Square & Round Dance ABC Program The Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing the Square and Round Dancers of South Western Ontario opportunity for training dance leaders and establishing an annual program of dance to increase involvement, to build physical fitness and healthy activities through modern square dance.   Grant Funding has been provided till December 1, 2011 Contact Caller's Clinic to learn more about the ABC Program

What is Modern Square Dancing?

Not only is Square Dancing fun and good exercise, it's also a social event. Modern Square Dancing has added new calls to the Traditional calls, yet dancers from Ontario can Square Dance anywhere in the country, and even in other countries such as Germany or Japan, without having to learn the language. All calls, all over the world, are given the same names regardless of the local dialects.

Modern Square Dancing consists of several different programs. These programs extend from Beginner (no knowledge of square dancing required) to C1 (up to 254 calls with various variations).

How do I become a Square Dancer?

Most Square Dance Clubs in South Western Ontario and the neighboring areas offer lessons every year for people who have never square danced before. Most clubs begin their lessons starting in September and ending in June. Some Clubs run multi-cycle classes, with multiple entry points (typically September and January). Anyone who enjoys the activity and wants to become proficient at it will want to attend as many dances as possible to become comfortable with their newly acquired talents, and to become acquainted with other members of the square dance community as well as other callers.